I WAS TRYING TO HELP THIS BOY BUT NOW I FEEL GUILTY

In 1991, Bill Pavelic established himself as the foremost insider critic of racism and corruption in the LAPD.

Bill Pavelic has been the subject of many articles nationally and internationally for speaking out against and exposing racism that he personally witnessed as a LAPD Detective.

On June 30, 1992, Bill Pavelic sent the following letter to the Los Angeles Sentinel concerning the institutionalized racism, corruption, and sexism, of the LAPD under Chief Daryl Gates’ leadership.

To: Los Angeles Sentinel Opinion Section

As a 19 year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, I am elated that Chief Gates was forced into retirement. His corrupt managerial style, coupled with his inflammatory and intemperate public comments, have done irreparable damage to the City of Los Angeles and its police department.

Daryl Gates and his close associates are suffering from a disease called megalomania……an exaggerated belief in their own greatness and that of the organization. In order to maintain a mythical status of being “the best law enforcement agency in the world” the LAPD management developed a bunker mentality and consciously impeded and retarded investigations or inquiries which reflected poorly on the organization. The “us against them” mentality required faulty analysis which was oftentimes based on pseudo reasoning, clever fallacies and distorted or manufactured evidence.

The disciplinary system under the leadership of Daryl Gates lacked consistency, uniformity and equality and sent a deplorable signal to others on the force, that it is OK to falsify official investigations, violate the LAPD manual, discredit the Code of Ethics and be dishonest as long as you are a member of management or have friends at the top who will protect you even when prima facie evidence of a crime is clearly evident.

Chief Gates has failed to hold accountable personnel under his control who were acting under the color of law and were exercising illegal direction under the guise of official authority. In no sphere of public life is this practice more repugnant than in law enforcement. Chief Gates, who morally bankrupt the Los Angeles Police Department, forgot, or never knew, that true leadership can be gained only by an intolerance of wrong doing…and…unless we all abide by the highest standards among ourselves, we have no business enforcing the law upon others.

Chief Gates used the Internal Affairs Division to intimidate those officers who dared to speak out against Los Angeles Police Department’s institutionalized racism, corruption, sexism, mismanagement, promotional cronyism and other sensitive issues. If the Internal Affairs Division didn’t get these “disloyal” police officers, like the Russian KGB, the organization could always count on the Medical Liaison Unit to send these officers to the Department shrink…to certify them as functionally crazy.

Under the leadership of Chief Williams, respect for individual dignity will once again become an integral part of the Los Angeles Police Department’s philosophy…a philosophy that will be based on the principles of professionalism, reverence for the law and harmony between the police and the community it serves.

Respectfully,

Bill Pavelic, Southwest Division

2008/3/13

@ 03:39 AM (4 months, 12 days ago)

The Sun

November 25, 2003

I WAS TRYING TO HELP THIS BOY BUT NOW I FEEL GUILTY

BYLINE: Antonella Lazzeri in Los Angeles

LENGTH: 427 words

Charity boss sent lad to Jacko

A CHARITY boss who introduced Michael Jackson to the 12-year-old lad he is accused of repeatedly molesting said last night he is tortured by guilt.

Jamie Masada, who runs a charity for sick children, was told by Gavin Arvizo's relatives that the boy had just weeks to live -and it was his dying wish to meet Jacko.

Jamie said: "I got on the phone to arrange it but now I think, 'Was it a mistake?'

"I was trying to help this boy but now I feel so guilty. When I heard about the charges my first thoughts were, 'Oh my God!'

"I have felt bad ever since. I keep thinking, 'Is it really true or is it not true?' I just don't know." Jamie told how Gavin's concerned mum contacted him before the sex abuse allegations were made to say Jacko had asked her to sign some kind of agreement.

He added: "She was worried because she didn't know what she was signing. It was around the time of the Martin Bashir documentary."

The notorious programme showed Jacko cuddling Gavin -and admitting he had shared a bed with him.

Jamie also denied claims that Gavin's family want a cash settlement, adding: "They are not after money. His mother is very religious and she just wants justice."

Jacko's legal team have hired the man who dug up dirt on the main witnesses in the OJ Simpson murder trial to investigate the Arvizo family.

Private eye Zvonko "Bill" Pavelic is said to be investigating the backgrounds of family members in a bid for information that might discredit them as witnesses.

Drugs

The news came as sources close to Jacko claimed Gavin's mum has previously threatened to sell her story unless the star hands over cash.

Other employees of the singer claim they saw her high on drugs and in angry rows with Jacko.

The singer is due to make his first court appearance on January 9. But yesterday a legal expert said it might take a year for a proper trial to start.

Professor Carol Chase said the star's legal experts could delay the trial for months by claiming they needed time to prepare a case.

When Jacko was accused of molesting 13-year-old Jordy Chandler a decade ago, the case was eventually dropped after a multi-million dollar deal with the lad's family.

But a change in the law means Gavin would be forced to give evidence at court even if he had accepted a pay off.

Meanwhile, Jacko has cancelled plans to attend a tribute concert at London's Dominion Theatre on December 14.

The conditions of his Pounds 1.75million bail ban him from leaving America.

LOAD-DATE: November 26, 2003

LANGUAGE: English

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